Wednesday 29th April 2026

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Nuffield JCR condemns invite to controversial Israeli philosopher

Controversial Israeli political philosopher Professor Daniel Statman has been invited to visit Nuffield College for Trinity Term, despite a JCR statement condemning the decision.

Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Wei Huang have successfully created biologically engineered cells, designed to target antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria. 

Twelve Oxford colleges do not pay all staff the Oxford Living Wage

At least twelve Oxford colleges were not paying all staff the Oxford Living Wage...

Rhodes Scholarship suspends Global Constituency applications

The Rhodes Trust announced earlier this month that the Rhodes Scholarship’s Global Constituency will be suspended for the 2026-2027 application cycle. 

Private schools dominate top Universities

Report shows Oxford one of few top Universities where state school numbers are up.

‘Tab Totty’ angers Cambridge Women’s Union

Cambridge's new tabloid magazine has been offended feminists.

Garett named Professor of Broadcast Media

The producer who brought 'Hustle' to our screens to lecture in Oxford

Oxford drops PPP

Philosophy, Physiology and Psychology course to be replaced by a Biomedical Sciences course.

Juggling increases your brain power

Oxford scientists study shows increase of 5% in white matter for jugglers.

Campaigners challenge colleges over unethical investments

Anti-arms campaigners graffiti colleges ahead of the socially responsible investment review.

Mertonians hit by rent hike

Merton rents have been upped 12% this year due to a deal struck four years ago

Pakistani students refused visas

Students waiting for UK visas prevented from taking up their places at Oxford.

The outsider: Andrew Hamilton

Cherwell interview new Vice Chancellor, Andrew Hamilton

Oxford slips down the international league table

UCL have overtaken Oxford in Times-QS University rankings

Hood declares Oxford facilities "unfit for purpose"

The ex-Vice-Chancellor has expressed grave concern about University Finances in his outgoing speech

JCR Presidents unite against Queen’s SCR

30 throw support behind Nathan Roberts after his forced resignation for getting a 2:2 in his prelims.

Baskerville has "nothing to hide"

Cherwell talks exlusively to OUSU's new President in his first official interview.

Tories back disgraced Oxford Conservatives

The affiliation comes despite the racism scandal last trinity. The move has provoked outrage among the student population.

Asbestos find displaces St Peter’s finalists

Renovations delayed due to complications over planning permission

Union staff under fire for unauthorised purchases

Staff purchased and installed a security system without the permission of the President

Lib Dems lash out at Labour’s landlord accreditation scheme

The Party accuses the council of weakening proposals

Oxford residents object to "Studentification"

Oxford residents gathered last week to call for a halt to the rise of "student ghettos" in the city.

New Vice-Chancellor to seek alumni help

Hamilton promises more generous bursaries

Kukui bouncer embroiled in gay kiss row

Two male students, separated while kissing in an Oxford nightclub have expressed anger at what they felt was "homophobic" treatment by a bouncer.

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